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Symphony’s 70th Anniversary Final Fundraiser

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Santa Barbara Symphony

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Concert Aperitifs at Seaside Gardens

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Santa Barbara Symphony

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www.TheSymphony.org
President & CEO: Kathryn R. Martin
(805) 898-9386

Mission

The mission of the Santa Barbara Symphony is to enrich the lives of Santa Barbara residents by producing and presenting the highest quality musical experiences performed with artistic excellence, which is accessible to the entire community; and to inspire a passion for symphonic music in the next generation of audience members, musicians and funders.

Begin to Build a Relationship

We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.

Nir Kabaretti and the Santa Barbara Symphony have made it their mission to connect audiences to experience the joy and power of music. Being a sponsor myself, it is thrilling to know that thousands of children each year benefit from their “We are so grateful to you, Nir and The Symphony, for your great efforts in helping children have music in their lives. With music education disappearing from most schools, it warms my heart when we see the great strides you are making in keeping music education alive! Brava!
Anne Akiko Meyers,
Internationally esteemed violinist and Santa Barbara Symphony supporter-winning music education programs

Invest in a Local Creator of Only-in-Santa Barbara Programming

The Santa Barbara Symphony is inviting visionary community members to join their growing Crescendo program by making a multi-year funding commitment at a minimum of $2,500 annually to create long-lasting impact for its ever-expanding programs. 

For those interested in its Music Education program, a $2,750 gift will provide a Youth Ensembles student with an all-inclusive needs-based scholarship covering tuition, private lessons, and an instrument plus unique experiences with The Symphony during guest artist residencies that connect and inspire. 

A donation of $500 helps to subsidize student attendance at The Symphony concerts October through May. Of course, contributions of any amount are always welcome and appreciated. 

Key Supporters

Todd & Allyson Aldrich (B)(C)
Dan & Meg Burnham (B)(C)
Sarah & Roger Chrisman (B)(C)
Granada Theatre/Santa Barbara
Center for the Performing Arts
Samuel M.
& Alene S. Hedgpeth (B)(C)
Michael & Christine Holland
Hutton Parker Foundation
The Ann Jackson
Family Foundation (B)(C)
Palmer & Susan Jackson,
Palmer & Joan Jackson
Jason Subotky
& Anne Akiko Meyers
Mithun Family Foundation/
John C. Mithun Foundation
Montecito Bank & Trust/
Janet A. Garufis (B)(C)
Mosher Foundation
Joan Rutkowski
Judy A. Shea
The Gainey Foundation
Rachel Kaganoff (B)(C)
Marilynn L. Sullivan
The Walter J.
& Holly O. Thomson Foundation
Dr. Bob Weinman (B)(C)
Zegar Family Foundation(C)
*(B) Board of Directors
*(C) Crescendo